Please note that the Standard YDS offering is intended for youth who have not previously attended a YDS before or who have have not used game development tools before. If your child is familar with game development tools please consider the alternative offering at 4pm.
Youth Digitech Studios integrates the world of education with the world of game creation by providing tertiary and industry trained tutors to support learning opportunities in clubs for 10-15 year olds.
During sessions they learn creative graphics, sound and coding skills along with communication and collaboration. They work together to create their own video games and learn along the way.
Each term, students will create and publish a new video game utilising different skills and techniques.
Software used includes Blender, Godot and Unity.
Youth Digitech Studios Dunedin is an eight week programme, hosted at SOUTHERN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 45 Maori Road (1st floor) on Sunday 2:00PM - 3:30PM.
Term 4 YDS 2025 starting 26/10/25, Finishing 14/12/25